The Wong laboratory is hiring for all levels, including:
– postdoctoral fellow
– graduate student
– research technician
– visiting scholar
Applicants with a track record of excellence in research and scholarship should apply.
Expertise is sought in any of the following areas:
- cell and molecular biology
- transgenic and knockout mouse models
- bioinformatics (including single cell RNA-seq)
- confocal microscopy
- human iPSC derived neuronal culture model
- rodent behavioral analysis
- small animal surgical models
TO APPLY
Postdoctoral Fellows & Visiting Scholars
Email Dr. Wong with the subject line “[Position] Application: [Name]”
Include in the email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short background on yourself (academic and scientific)
- Information regarding what you currently study / your current research
- Why you are interested in the lab and career goals
- Information regarding at least one reference
Responsibilities in addition to research may include:
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Participation and presentation in weekly lab meetings
- Presentation of work at conferences (both poster and oral talks)
- Writing and submitting scientific manuscripts
- Application to scientific grants, conferences, and presentation opportunities
Qualified applicants will have a doctoral degree in biology, pathology, or related fields.
PhD Students (Rotation request)
Email Dr. Wong with the subject line “PhD Rotation Request: [Name]”
Include in the email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short background on yourself (academic and scientific)
- Information regarding research interest in the lab and career goals
- Other rotations (if known) and PhD program
Responsibilities in addition to research may include:
- Mentoring undergraduate students
- Participation and presentation in weekly lab meetings
- Presentation of work at conferences (both poster and oral talks)
- Writing and submitting scientific manuscripts
- Application to scientific grants/fellowships (ex. NIH F30/31, NSF GRFP, HHMI Gilliam), conferences, and presentation opportunities
Qualified applicants will have an undergraduate degree in biology, pathology, or related fields. Previous PhD students have been in the following programs: BCMB, CMM, Neuroscience, and Pathobiology.
Masters Student
Email Dr. Wong with the subject line “Masters Student Application: [Name]”
Include in the email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short background on yourself (academic and scientific)
- Information regarding research interest in the lab and career goals
- Masters program you are enrolled/interested in
Responsibilities in addition to research may include:
- Mentoring undergraduate students
- Participation and presentation in weekly lab meetings
- Contribution to scientific manuscripts
- Application to scientific grants, conferences, and presentation opportunities
Qualified applicants will have an undergraduate degree in biology, pathology, or related fields. Responsibilities/project will depend on past experience and current lab needs. Inclusion on scientific manuscripts will depend on degree of contribution (generally 10+ hours/week is a minimum for quality work).
Research Technician
Email Dr. Wong with the subject line “Research Technician Application: [Name]”
Include in the email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short background on yourself (academic and scientific)
- Information regarding past hands-on research experience
- Why you are interested in the lab
- Information regarding at least one reference
Qualified applicants will have a degree in biology, pathology, or related fields, along with experience in basic laboratory skills. Responsibilities will depend on past experience and current lab needs.
Undergraduate Student
Email Dr. Wong with the subject line “Undergraduate Researcher Application: [Name]”
Include in the email:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including relevant coursework
- Short background on yourself (academic and scientific)
- Information regarding research interest in the lab and career goals
- Specific person you want to work with/project you want to work on (if known)
Responsibilities in addition to research may include:
- Participation and presentation in weekly lab meetings
- Contribution to scientific manuscripts
- Application to scientific grants/fellowships (ex. Provost’s Undergraduate Research Award, NSF GRFP), conferences, and presentation opportunities
Qualified applicants will have taken courses in biology, including laboratory courses. Responsibilities/project will depend on past experience and current lab needs. Inclusion on scientific manuscripts will depend on degree of contribution (generally 10+ hours/week is a minimum for quality work).